The Encyclopedia for Silent Heroes, You and I

Ugapedia is Uganda and Africa’s encyclopedia for silent heroes and forgotten heritage. It exists to capture the stories, wisdom, and cultural treasures often left out of mainstream history.

We believe that every person, place, and piece of our tradition has meaning — and deserves to be remembered, celebrated, and shared with the world. Whether you’re submitting a biography of a humble community builder, a traditional myth passed down through generations, or a sacred place that holds ancestral memory, your contribution helps us build a living archive of African dignity and resilience.

This guide provides structured instructions for submitting:

  • People Profiles (biographies and autobiographies)
  • African Mythology Articles (spiritual stories and legends)
  • Places Articles (culturally or historically significant locations)

Each section outlines what to submit, how to structure it, and the optional media you can include. All submissions will be reviewed by the Ugapedia editorial team before publishing.

Together, let’s restore forgotten stories, one submission at a time.
Ugapedia — The Encyclopedia for Silent Heroes, You and I.

DIRECTORY ONE: PEOPLE

✍️ Guidelines for Submitting Biographies and Autobiographies

Welcome to Ugapedia.org, the encyclopedia dedicated to celebrating the silent heroes of Uganda and Africa — the everyday individuals whose contributions often go unnoticed by mainstream media, famous encyclopedias, or official history.

Whether you’re writing about yourself or someone else, this page outlines the guidelines and standards to help you submit compelling, respectful, and impactful content to Ugapedia.

📌 Who Can Submit?

Anyone! Ugapedia is open to:

  • Individuals submitting their own stories (autobiographies)
  • Contributors writing about others (biographies) — whether family, friends, colleagues, mentors, or admired strangers

All submissions are reviewed for accuracy, respect, and alignment with our values.

📚 What Makes a Ugapedia Hero?

Ugapedia celebrates silent heroes — individuals who have:

  • Made a positive impact in their community, family, workplace, or field of work
  • Overcome challenges with resilience and inspired others
  • Demonstrated values such as integrity, hard work, creativity, compassion, or leadership
  • Been underrepresented or left out of traditional historical records

No achievement is too small. Every life has meaning.

✅ What to Submit

You can submit stories that fall into the following categories:

  • Educators & Mentors
  • Community Builders
  • Health & Care Workers
  • Women of Strength
  • Youth Changemakers
  • Artisans & Innovators
  • Spiritual & Cultural Custodians
  • Peace & Justice Advocates
  • Environmental Stewards
  • Diaspora Voices

Note: You may submit either biographies (written by someone else) or autobiographies (written by the person themselves). For living individuals, please ensure you have their consent or that of their guardian/family.

📄 The Form Structure: What to Include in Your Article

Section 1: Details of the Article

  1. Name or Title of the article
    E.g., “Jane Namutebi (Mama Aisha)”
  2. Category – Choose from the provided categories
  3. Sub-category – Choose from the provided sub-categories
  4. Details of the article or profile (Maximum: 3000 words)
    Use the following sub-headings:
  • Early Life & Education
  • Career / Work / Service
  • Family and Relationships
  • Challenges Overcome
  • Achievements & Impact
  • Values and Beliefs
  • Legacy and Reflection
  • Quotes or books or writings (Optional)
  • References if any
  1. File Uploads if any:
    Scanned documents, photos, audio files, etc.

Section 2: Summary of the Profile

  • Title
  • Brief Description (1–3 lines)
  • Place of Birth (and Death, if applicable)
  • Date of Birth (and Death, if applicable)
  • District / Region / Country

Section 3: Media Uploads

  • Up to 10 images
  • Video link (YouTube or Vimeo)

📝 Writing Tips

  • Be respectful and truthful
  • Stick to the facts and share evidence
  • Write clearly and simply
  • Tell a story
  • Verify with the person or their family

✅ What We Accept

  • Stories from teachers, farmers, artists, health workers, etc.
  • Stories from any part of Africa
  • Submissions in English or local languages with translations

❌ What We Don’t Accept

  • Hate speech, false claims, plagiarism
  • Commercial or politically motivated content

📤 How to Submit

  1. Visit ugapedia.org/submit
  2. Choose People from the directories
  3. Fill in the structured form
  4. Upload relevant media
  5. Click Submit

Our editorial team will review your submission within 1–5 business days.

🔐 Privacy & Consent

If submitting on behalf of someone else:

  • Obtain their permission
  • Respect privacy and sensitive topics
  • For deceased individuals, involve family where possible

🙌 Join the Movement

By contributing to Ugapedia, you help preserve the untold stories that shape our communities, families, and nations. Together, we are writing history from below — one silent hero at a time.

DIRECTORY TWO: AFRICAN MYTHOLOGY

🧙🏿‍♂️ Guidelines for Submitting African Mythology Articles

Ugapedia proudly invites you to help preserve and document African mythologies — the stories, deities, cosmologies, and legends that explain the spiritual and symbolic foundations of African cultures.

These stories are not just entertainment — they carry morals, wisdom, and identity.

✅ What to Submit

Submit myths in categories such as:

  • Creation Myths
  • Deities & Spirits
  • Ancestral Realms & Afterlife
  • Mythical Creatures
  • Sacred Symbols & Totems
  • Mythical Places
  • Cosmologies & Philosophies

Some myths are sacred. Always submit respectfully, with source acknowledgment.

📄 Form Structure: What to Include in Your Mythology Submission

Section 1: Details of the Article

  1. Title of the Myth
  2. Category & Subcategory
  3. Details of the article (Max 3000 words):
    • Storyline or narrative
    • Key characters
    • Setting and cultural context
    • Symbols and meanings
    • Lessons or spiritual role
    • How or when it is told
    • Sources and references
  4. File Uploads (Optional)
    • Audio, illustrations, scanned documents

Section 2: Summary of the Article

  • Title
  • Short description (1–3 lines)
  • Ethnic group/region
  • Related deity or figure
  • Associated place
  • Is the myth still believed? (Yes/No)

Section 3: Media Uploads

  • Up to 10 images
  • YouTube or Vimeo links

DIRECTORY THREE: PLACES

🏞️ Guidelines for Submitting Places Articles

Africa’s heritage lives not only in people, but in places: sacred hills, ancestral rivers, palaces, water sources, meeting grounds, and traditional markets.

✅ What to Submit

Write about places such as:

  • Sacred Sites
  • Ancestral Places
  • Historic Sites
  • Cultural Landmarks
  • Burial Grounds
  • Endangered Sites
  • Socioeconomic Places

📄 Form Structure: What to Include in Your Places Submission

Section 1: Details of the Article

  1. Title of the Place
  2. Category & Subcategory
  3. Main Description (Max 3000 words):
    • Physical location
    • Historical or spiritual significance
    • Connected community
    • Associated rituals or stories
    • Current status
    • Accessibility
    • Associated myths or individuals
    • Sources and references
  4. File Uploads (Optional):
    • Photos, maps, PDFs, videos

Section 2: Summary of the Article

  • Display name of place
  • Brief description (1–3 lines)
  • District, region, ethnic group
  • Current status
  • Associated myths (if any)
  • Historical period/date

Section 3: Media Uploads

  • Up to 10 images
  • Video link (YouTube/Vimeo)

✋ Important Notes for All Submissions

  • Submit only respectful and original content
  • Obtain consent when necessary
  • You may submit in English or local languages with translations
  • All content is reviewed before publishing

📧 Questions or Support?